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Welcome to my virtual home sweet home. My family arrived on the shores of Virginia in the early 1700s, having either borrowed money from or disappointed everyone in Europe and a significant portion of Scandinavia. Being too lazy to pack for another big move, we have remained in Virginia ever since.

I am a Southerner down to my camellia pink toes. Case in point, I am never without the holy trinity of gracious Southern living: (1) a porch, (2) a pie, and (3) a pack of dogs.

I write the "Mill Creek Stories" column for Blue Ridge Country magazine. It's a lovely magazine covering all things interesting and wonderful from Maryland down to Georgia and I am proud to be part of it. My column is homey, humorous, and addresses life in the Shenandoah Valley and the greater mid-Atlantic region. Curious? Here's the link to the web site: Blue Ridge Country magazine.

If you're interested in my sassier pieces, read my blog. I'm using the word "sassy" but both my grandmothers often described this part of my personality as "mouthy" or "less than ladylike." Oh, well. I guess one person's comedy gold is another person's annoying sass.

I am always available for freelance work. I have more than twenty years' experience writing everything from technical user's guides to touching human interest stories. I am the undisputed queen of meeting deadlines. Hit the HIRE ME button on the left. You won't regret it.